Library Branch Leader

Job Number:

500681

• Permanent Full Time
• $101,881 pa + 12% super + leave loading (Level 6)
• Great news - EBA6 currently is underway, with a proposed increase of 5% effective soon
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Location: Arana Hills

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Library Branch Leader, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

In this leadership role, you'll guide a team of 11 to deliver dynamic library services that foster community engagement and exceptional customer experiences. You will also:

• manage local library collections aligned to community needs
• build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• oversee business planning, service reporting and services outcomes
• manage and maintain library facilities and venue
• review and enhance services to support strategic projects and innovation

This role sits within our Cultural Services Department, which includes Galleries, Heritage and Museums, Libraries, Arts and Cultural Activation. Our library service aims to provide engaging leisure and learning experiences by connecting people to resources and each other. We strive for excellence in delivering information, collections, programs and spaces for our customers.

Council currently has libraries located at Albany Creek, Arana Hills, Bribie Island, Burpengary, Caboolture, Deception Bay, North Lakes, Redcliffe, Strathpine and Woodford.

About you

We are looking for a proactive, passionate leader who is experienced and knowledgeable in the delivery of public library services. You're also:

• skilled in developing positive and productive relationships across teams and with community stakeholders
• experienced in building team capability and fostering inclusive, connected workplaces
• well-versed in strategic planning, financial management, business reporting and documentation
• comfortable managing complex projects and driving innovation in service delivery

This position requires the successful applicant to be available to work any 5 out of 7 days as part of the ordinary hours.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It's the same with your career.

We're the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia's newest city, we're building something that's never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we're focused on the vital work we do today. But we're also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here's what you'll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we're building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that's never been done before.
• Shape it. You'll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it's yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don't live here, you'll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role. You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

Your Future City.

See it. Shape it. Live It.

• Applications close midnight, Sunday 24 August 2025.

Advertised:

12 Aug 2025

Applications close:

24 Aug :55